Museum Pass Program

Reserve a Pass

We are pleased to provide our card holders free admission to some of the best museums in the world. This program, generously sponsored by the Friends of the Library, allows Glen Ridge Library Card holders free admission to nearby museums by borrowing our membership passes.
These passes may be reserved by any Glen Ridge Library Card holder, 18 and over, with a library card in good standing with no fines or overdues. Patrons must present the Glen Ridge Library Card used to reserve the museum pass when picking up. Patrons must bring a $50.00 cash deposit (exact change) when picking up the pass that will be refunded when the pass is returned on time. Passes are loaned for three days, including the day the pass is to be picked up. Passes must be returned to the Library no later than one hour prior to closing on its due date. Passes cannot be returned in the book drop.

As of August 2, 2018 we will be using new reservation software that we hope you find more user-friendly. Any previously made reservations have been transferred to the new system. Please read the instructions below as information has changed.

How to Borrow a Pass Using our Online Reservation System

Choose which date and pass you would like to reserve. Note: if the day says NOT AVAILABLE it means the Library is closed or the pass is already reserved. If a museum is closed, it will say MUSEUM CLOSED.
Click on PLUS SIGN (+) on the date you will PICK UP the pass.
Enter your library card number and PIN/password. The PIN/password is the same as the one you use to log into your online library account. Contact us if you need to reset your PIN/password.
Expired cards or those with outstanding fines will be unable to place a reservation. A valid adult Glen Ridge Library card must be used for the reservation. Contact us if you need assistance with renewing your account. Fines may be paid online with a credit card through your online account.
Click CONTINUE and verify the information is correct, if so, click on submit and the pass will be reserved for you.
If you need to cancel your request, you must call the Glen Ridge Public Library during operating hours 973-748-5482.

Museums included in this program:
Aviation Hall of Fame and Museum of NJ
Brooklyn Botanic Garden
Frick Collection
Grounds for Sculpture
The Guggenheim
Insectropolis: the Bugseum of NJ
Intrepid Sea, Air and Space Museum
Montclair Art Museum
Morris Museum
Museum of Modern Art
Museum of the City of New York
Museum of the Moving Image
National Trust for Historic Preservation*
Newark Museum
New York Historical Society
Stickley Museum at Craftsman Farms
Storm King Art Center
Yogi Berra Museum & Learning Center

*Information about using our National Trust for Historic Preservation Membership (donated by the Glen Ridge Historical Society)
If you are traveling and going to visit a site listed as a National Trust Historic Site, you may borrow our membership card and receive a discount on admission. Please reserve the pass via our online reservation system. You must leave a $50.00 cash deposit when picking up the pass.
Since many of the attractions are far away, this pass will be loaned for 10 days.
To see a list of the available locations and related discounts please click on the links below: